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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610

Portability
65
Imaging
40
Features
57
Overall
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Nikon Coolpix P600 front
 
Nikon Coolpix P610 front
Portability
65
Imaging
41
Features
60
Overall
48

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Key Specs

Nikon P600
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Boost to 12800)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Released February 2014
  • Renewed by Nikon P610
Nikon P610
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-1440mm (F3.3-6.5) lens
  • 565g - 125 x 85 x 107mm
  • Introduced February 2015
  • Old Model is Nikon P600
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Overview

Lets look closer at the Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras and they are both produced by Nikon. The sensor resolution of the P600 (16MP) and the P610 (16MP) is fairly well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The P600 was brought out 12 months before the P610 so they are of a similar age. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-like (bridge)).

Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summation of how the P600 grades versus the P610 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon P600 over the Nikon P610

 P600 P610 

Reasons to pick Nikon P610 over the Nikon P600

 P610 P600 
IntroducedFebruary 2015February 2014More modern by 12 months

Common features in the Nikon P600 and Nikon P610

 P600 P610 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera often, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon P600 enjoys outer dimensions of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs) whilst the Nikon P610 has sizing of 125mm x 85mm x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") accompanied by a weight of 565 grams (1.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you have attached during that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the P600 compared to the P610.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the P600 and P610 is 65 and 65 respectively.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 top view buttons comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes merely by reading through a spec sheet. The image below may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the P600 and P610.

As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you can expect similar quality of pictures however you really should take the launch date of the products into consideration. The more aged P600 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 sensor size comparison

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon P600
Portrait photography with Nikon P610
44
focusing manually
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
44
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection focus
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon P600 as a Street photography camera
Nikon P610 as a Street photography camera
50
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
heavier than competitors (565 grams)
50
screen can move to multiple angles
built in image stabilization (Optical)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
heavier than average (565 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon P600 Sports photography advice
Nikon P610 Sports photography advice
53
amazing zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
53
great zoom range (24-1440mm 60.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon P600 Travel photography features
Nikon P610 Travel photography features
59
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
relatively wide (24mm)
long reach (1440mm)
missing Time Lapse function
heavier than competitors (565g)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
62
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly display
fairly wide (24mm)
great reach (1440mm)
heavier than average (565g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon P600 Landscape photography factors
Nikon P610 Landscape photography factors
47
focusing manually
relatively wide (24mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
50
manual focus
fairly wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon P600 Vlogging info
Nikon P610 Vlogging info
59
relatively wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
missing external mic jack
heavier than competitors (565g)
59
fairly wide (24mm)
selfie friendly display
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have external mic support
heavier than average (565 grams)
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Nikon P600 vs Nikon P610 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon P600 and Nikon P610
 Nikon Coolpix P600Nikon Coolpix P610
General Information
Company Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon Coolpix P600 Nikon Coolpix P610
Class Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2014-02-07 2015-02-10
Physical type SLR-like (bridge) SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-1440mm (60.0x) 24-1440mm (60.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.5 f/3.3-6.5
Macro focusing range 1cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3" 3"
Resolution of display 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT-LCD with Anti-reflection coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Features
Lowest shutter speed 15 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 7.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 7.50 m
Flash settings TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes TTL auto flash with monitor preflashes
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p) 1920 x 1080 (30/25p, 60/50i) 1280 x 720 (60/50/30/25/15/12.5p) 960 x 540 (30/25p) 640 x 480 (120/100/30/25p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None BuiltIn
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 565 gr (1.25 lb) 565 gr (1.25 lb)
Dimensions 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2") 125 x 85 x 107mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 4.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 330 images 330 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL23 EN-EL23
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $750 $430